On Influence and Common Sense for the 21st Century

This copyrighted edition has been made accessible to the modern reader by updating archaic language and examples without tampering with the content. Yoritomo-Tashi is one of the greatest Japanese philosophers and statesmen in history. He exercised an enormous influence over the minds of his people. Now you can benefit from the teachings of this great shogun as his two most famous works have been combined and edited in this one extraordinary book, On Influence and Common Sense for the 21st Century. It is a Japanese warrior’s wisdom for the modern world. • Awaken dormant forces within • Use persuasion to exert influence • Use the magnetic force of the human eye • Apply the value of perseverance • Achieve great things in your spare time • Acquire the power of concentration • Use confidence to exert influence In the second work, Common Sense, you will learn that it is the one attribute that will carry you successfully through the perplexities of life. It is a quality that must be developed if it is to be utilized to its full practical value. Yoritomo-Tashi will teach you: • The ability to concentrate • How to utilize perception • To exercise reasoning powers • Calmness and self-control Master these to reap the rewards of a refined and enhanced sensibility, as well as a practical common sense. You will see things as they are and do things as they should be done.